WNAP320 Firmware Version 2.1.6

Fixed Issues

• Fixed issue that passwords are stored in clear text format.
• Fixed issue that missing authentication for critical functions. Affected functions include clearing the log file, or start/stop a packet capture.
• Fixed issue that authentication bypass for in some cases. When session check fails by PHP script "downloadFile.php", contents of the device configuration/log files may be allowed to download without authentication.
• Fixed issue that it’s unable to set shared Key as network authentication and passphrase other than alphabets are not allowed.
• Fixed issue that reset password is not taking effect if some special characters are used.
• Fixed lockup and reboot issue after enabling client mode in bridging.

Modifications

Multicast rate is set to 48 Mbps.

Known Issues

• Some times when neighbor APs available nearby are more than 64 then AP won’t scan neighbor APs.
• The data traffic over WDS will not happen with WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication when “Enable Client association” option is disabled.
• All the tabs are visible for only 2 seconds when you login to AP UI first time instead of showing change password only in IE11.
• When upgrading from previous firmware to this firmware will take around 6minutes for upgrade complete as the clear text password and passphrase keys will be encrypted which takes time for the first time only.

NOTES :

• The default IP address of the AP is 192.168.0.100
• In the following scenarios AP is expected to reboot automatically for the configuration to take effect:
  • Change Country/Region
  • After Firmware upgrade
  • After Restore Configuration Settings
  • Reset factory defaults


• With Rogue AP and more than 2 VAPs (security profiles) enabled, the beacon interval of the AP will be automatically updated for better performance of the Rogue AP algorithm. We recommend not to reconfigure the beacon interval below the suggested value. Anything above the suggested value is fine.
  • 1 or 2 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 100ms
  • 3 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 41ms x 3 = 123ms
  • 4 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 41ms x 4 = 164ms
  • 5 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 41ms x 5 = 205ms
  • 6 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 41ms x 6 = 246ms
  • 7 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 41ms x 7 = 287ms
  • 8 VAPs enabled, beacon interval is 41ms x 8 = 328ms


• Product Registration feature is available in this build. This feature allows the user to register the product with NETGEAR for better support. The product registration is available in two methods.In the first method, the product registration popup window will automatically open if the internet connection is available and the device serial number is not registered with NETGEAR.

To Upgrade

• Download the new software and save it to a convenient folder location.
• Login to the access point web management GUI.
• Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.
• Click Browse and browse to the location of the software upgrade file that you just downloaded.
• Click Apply. The upgrade process typically takes at least 3 minutes.
  Warning: When uploading software to the WNAP320 Wireless Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the WNAP320 access point completely inoperable.
• When the upload is completed, your wireless access point automatically restarts.